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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-03-23

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
Personal,

Walker Blaine has formed partnership
with MIR E. F. Gorton of Chicago and will
practice law in that city.
Hon. VIM. L. Putnam of Portland has
arrived home from Washington.
Miss MAY Potter of Brunswick is visiting
her aunt. Mrs Caroline Deering on State
street.
Hon Josiah II. Drummond of Portland
will be in the city today on business before
the Governor and Council
DIR IL. IL. Hill has been visiting his broth
or. DIR. T.. IL. Hill of Lewiston, who has been
verv sick. but who is now steadily improv-
ing.
Hon. Thomas W. Nose of Bangor and
Franklin C. Payson, Esq. of Portland at
torneys-at- law, were in the city yesterday to
consult in relation to some legal business.
Miss Lucy A Allen. daughter of Col, Sam
uel II. Allen. and Frank II. Tobey of Kan
sas CITY. were married "Wednesday at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, East Main street
rhomaston.
Fred \. Plaisted. the oarsman, has bought
a little homestead at Gorham, where he in
tends to pass the winter. he says, las quietly
and pleasantly as a settlcd-down sculler who
has had aspirations for the championship
should do.
Mr.. \. NJ Pushaw of Pittsield died sud
denly last week. in Washington, ID. c.,
whittier he had gone to spend the winter His
remains were emhalmed and brought to Pitts
field for burial The funeral occurred last
SUNDAY under the charge of the Odd Fellows.
Rev. G. W. Hinckley, State Evangelist,
has commenced to accumulate Boys
Fund" to be used in caring for and educating
neglected boys. He has recently received
several donations to this fund which now
amounts TO several hundred dollars. Give
the boys lift.
The Biddeford Times says: Rev. L. u.
Plante, a former pastor at st. Joseph's church
in this city, is to leave his pastorate at Winn
after next Sunday, and will take charge of
the church at Augusta, and Rev. Peter Brad
lev of Lewiston will take his place at VIM.
Rev. Mr.. Plante's departure from Winn will
he much regretted While on his return from
ST. John on Saturday last he was stopped by
friends at vanceboro, who presented to him
a purse of 500
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
Dramatic Notes.

Mile. Ottillie who sings in Spanish,
French, Italian, German and English, is
playing now in ''Man'zelle," and is said to
have made hit of exceedingly large pro-
portions.
Thomas w. Keene and his company re-
Gently played "Julias Caesar" in ordinary
business suits to highly delighted audience
at Macon, Ga, the baggage of the company
having failed to arrive. When Cassius,
clad in the classical raiment of drummer
stabbed Caesar with butcher knife Dor
rowed from the hotel, the audience shouted
until tears fell like rain.
Marie Jansen has captured Chicago by her
clever performance of 'Erminie." The
Chicago Herald pays her a unique compli-
ment in likening her to a bumper of cham
dagne--just enough to make the blood Jingle
but not enough to make the head swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The Journal has received recently several
anonymous articles for the local department
We cannot undertake to publish such COM
munications. The paper is held responsible
for statements if it publishes them, and in
order to do so must feel assured that they were
written in good faith. We desire none of
these names for publication but simply to
back up the article with a guarantee of the
truth. If any of our readers have sent us
matters which failed to appear we trust they
will think whether or not they signed their
names to them before they imagine that the
editor objected to them. We do not want
initials signed we want the name of the party
who writes the article, it will be because
the editor thinks it best not to print it at all
or because he thinks that it is a matter that
should go in the advertising columns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

We have received from Capt Charles +.
Nash the publisher. the Maine Farmers
Almanac for lSss 1t is replctc with all the
information that has for so many years made
it almost indispensable to the farmers of the
State and indeed to hosts of other people in
Maine 1t contains all the features which
have given it such wide spread popularity in
the past and presents many new ones which
must still further increase its circulation in
the future. Ii is publication that should be
in every home in the State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

4 Division of the Uniform Rank, Knights
of Pythias, was organized last Monday even
ing in preliminary meeting, for the pur-
pose of electins officers and giving name to
the Division. The name decided upon was
King Division. after and in honor of William
King the first Governor of Maine, The
election of officers resulted as follows Fred
erck II. Owen, Sir Knight Commander :;
Frank +. Southland, Sir Knight Lieut.. Com
mander C. +. Shorey, Sir Knight Herald :;
Emerson S. Mayo. Sir Knight Recorder :;
James w. Beck, Sir Knight Treasurer.
There are some thirty names on the applica-
ton, which has been forwarded to head
quarters. Uniforms will be procured shortly
and then the Division will be instituted and
the officers installed. Everything points to a
successful organization, and we wish Cal
anthe Lodge and King Division many long
years of prosperity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Mr. Charles Marston of this city went out
after patridges Yesterday, astonished his
friends by returning later with two fine coons.
which weighed when all dressed. with the ex-
ccpton of removing the skins, fifteen pounds
each, They were shot near the ledge back
of the STATE House
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The secretary of st. Marks's Home CRATE
fully acknow lodges donations for the month
of October: Mrs. II. b Williams. sweet po-
tatocs; Mrs. +. NJ. Nye. squash; Miss r. IL
F. Longfellow, apples. pears; Mrs. II. \.
Dewitt basket of grapes Mrs. j. w North
basket of grapes, crackers; Hon. j. w
Bradbury. basket of grapes; Miss Wyman
pears Moulton \ Co, oysters Mr.. j. +
b d r, basket Of grapes, celery; kennebeC
J9l lal, New Age. N.dl2Iarmer, Eastern
Fl "ner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The Young ladies' of Colby University are
receiving course of gymnasium training. We
are confident that in the dim future there will
be- found men Who would rather do most any
thing in the world than to ask them To build
the Kitchen fire, But leaving out of con-
sidcratiou this phase of the matter, the course
adopted at Colby is an excellent one, and we
have no doubt will do very much TO build up
the health of the young ladies who take its
collegiate training.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

One of our Augusta lawyers had occasion
to drive out of the city recently and took
along gun with him, although his trip was a
purely a business one, in the hopes of Sc
curing some game. His legal brethren
chaffed him somewhat on his ambition. but
he gave no heed to them. His drive home was
in the evening and in passing a clump of
bushes he saw fine partridge, which was
speedily bagged. The next time the lawyer
pared for game, and his brethren at the bar
will probably follow suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The sociable and mission at the Congrega-
tionalist chapel last evening was well attend
ed and in all respects most enjoyable occa-
sion. At half past six an excellent picnic
supper was served which was followed by
an entertainment that was thoroughly enjoyed
by all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The Universalist sociable last evening drew
a large attendance. A first class supper was
served of which all partook. After this there
were some fine solos by Mr.. c. B. Johnson and
Miss Park, with playing on the piano by Miss
Johnson daughter of Mr.. c. b. Johnson.
complete the payment for recent repairs on
the church. All went home pleased with the
entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
The Babies Cry For It.

And the old folks laugh when they find that
the pleasant California liquid fruit remedy
Syrup of Figs, is more easily taken and more
beneficial in its action than bitter, nauseous
medicines. 1t strengthens the Liver, Kid
neys, Stomach and Bowels, while it arouses
them to healthy activity. For sale by J.
NJ. Mixer. octl ldeod&wlm3pnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

number of the carp which are expected
to arrive for the State House tank from
Washington will be placed in the little pond
on Scwall street owned by Hon. J. Manches-
inclined to believe that they will flourish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The Maine Kennebec Ice Company shipped
its first cargo Of ice to Brooklyn last Friday
1t is taken from the Granite" houses and al
though three years old comes out in excellent
shape, aud the ice is of fine quality. Another
cargo was loaded Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Alderman Gaslin is at work on Sand Hill
saving wood with a horse power machine
owned by Charles II. Loyejoy of Sidney
Twenty cords Of wood can be sawed in a
day with the aid Of three men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

There was slight blaze at the Togus
Home Yesterday, but it was speedily put out
and no damage done The new water works
we're tried. however, for the first time and
found to work admirably.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

| Petition was received from J. B. Russell,
asking that the collector be directed to remit
| fee charged him for entrance TO city drain
! Referred to the committee on sewers in
concurrence.
ed from the city solicitor:
| CRY OF AUGUSTA,
OFFICE OF CRY SOLICITOR,
| Augusta Nov. 2, 1887.
| To the Hon. Mayor and City Council:
| Upon the proposition of Daniel Moore,
referred TO the committee on highways with
city solicitor, have the honor to report as
| follws:
| L. So far as the legality is considered the
| city undoubtedly has authority to contract as
proposed. with citizen for improvements on
the highway under the stipulation that his
compensation shall be deducted from the
amount of his taxes TO the city as they ac
crue.
| Ii. l would respectfully call your atten
ton TO the fact that the proposition referred
to is lacking in some important details, and
would suggest, in case il is your pleasure TO
accept it, that il be embodied in a written
contract specifying in addition to the price.
quality and extent Of the work, that the wall
be placed entirely within the limit of the
street and that the proposed building may be
permitted to rest on the wall so long only as
| the owner shall keep the said wall in perfect
repair. | purposely avoid expressing any
opinion ON the expediency of accepting
or rejecting the said proposition, as in doing
otherwise | should consider myself a tres
passer on what is peculiarly the province of
your honorable body.
Very respectfully.
A. VI. GODDARD,
City Solicitor.
Upon the Moore petition referred TO above,
for permission to build wall on the east side
of Oxford street, the committee on highways
| then reported;
That it is inexpedient and impracticable
for the city to enter into contract of that
nature with its citizens.
The report was accepted in concurrence.
MONTHLY REPORT OF CIrY TREASURER
To the Honorable Mayor and City Council :
| have the honor to submit the following
| statement showing the receipts and disburse-
menIs of the city treasury for the month of
October, 1887:
RECEIPTS.
Guy Turner, tax collector, ) 6OO0.00
| J. II. Manly lighting lamps, 1924
H. W. True for poor department, l61 .0S
J. +. Ward, for poor department, 209.11
Refunded from roll of accounts,
amount allowed in excess of
| amount due, $500
s6465.19
! DISBURSEMENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

H-E. Gould & Co. having removed from
Wilson's Block TO the store formerly occu-
pied by Mark johnson would be pleased to
see all old patrons and many new ones, as we
intend to carry the largest variety of goods
to be found in Kennebec Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

All the prominent military men in the State
including Adjutant General Gallagher and
General II. l.. Mitchell have been invited to
the grand military ball and drill of the Co
burn Cadets at Town Hail, Orono. this
evening. 1t promises 10 eclipse anything of
the kind ever held in Orono
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The fishermen with long poles and longer
lines are once more beguiling the Kennebec
sinner to the family frying pan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The Kennebec Electric Light and Heat Co
vill soon have wires stretched from this city
To Gardiner and lights run there from their
station here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Miss Couthoui will be supported by Pullen's
Orchestra in her entertainment at Meonian
Hall this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

A large number of cars loadsd with pipe
for the new water works at Waterville passed
through the city yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The Governor and Council meet today to
act upon the nomination of Nathan Coombs
far Judge of the municipal court of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Fur caps and winter overcoats are becom-
Inc more numerous on the street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

KID GLOVES.
have Just opened several lines Of Ladies'
Kid Gloves. These goods are all new. They
are Of popular lengths and shades, and
Of The most desirable col0rs.
Our Own is 4 4.Button Kid, as good a
glove as can be purchased at Sits. have
ibis kid in Black, Tan and Browns. Ny price
is $l5O per pair.
A tWu-toned, 4Butt0n Kid, embroidered
back, cheap at sL25, | am selling at slOO
per pair.
Foster LaCing Kids, in Blacks and
Colors, | sell at $l0O per pair.
AS-Hook Lacing Kid, embroidered back,
in Blacks and Colors, cheap at sl2S, | sell
at S00.
50 dos. Kids, 4-buttOn, embroidered back,
in Browns and fanS, | am now selling at 50
cents per pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The following is the number of letters
collected and delivered by the Augusta letter
c,rriers for the month Of Octnher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
Timber Land for Sale.

The north half Of Township No. 2, Range 4, Prank
lin County Me. Also two blocks one mile square
EACH adjoining in No. 2, r. 8. This tract contains
900 and IA 900 acres, the largest part OF
which IL heavily timbered with pine, spruce ana ee-
dar which has never been culled; estimated ~ PC
tween forty and fftv millions. IL Is well watered BY
Alder Stream and Tim Brook, both OF which cross
Il, taking In a part of the famous Tim Pond lnese
streams empty into Dead River, which comes into
the Kennebec below Moosehead Lake.
GILBERT sLONGFELLOW.
July Is. 1887. ,a,., Machias' aAine'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Miss Wnifrcd, the six-year-old daughter
of MIR. L. II. Dudley. had very pleasant
little birthday party last evening at her home
on Oak street, Quite large number of her
playmatcs were present and very enjoyable
evening passed. \ number of fine pres
ent- added to the pleasure of the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Fish Commissioner StilweIl informs us that
the fish ways ON tee Presumpscot river are
being thoroughly repaired and improved,
clear up to the lake The large fshway at
Bangor is being improved, repaired and re-
not only be the largest but one of the best in
the state when completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
Eotal Matters.

Is..le Couthoui in Meonian Hall tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
Local Notices.

H~Stapleton booms as il never doomed
baforo
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

The frequent fires, hurglaries and petty
stcalngs ought to stimulate the police
the law sharply against tramps. Suspicious
persons found about at nightfall who cannot
give satisfactory account of themselves
should be placed under lock and key. The
volume of criminal business done by pro-
fcssiopaI tramp- is getting to be alarmingly
large
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

\ number of eases of diphtheria and scar
let fever are reported in the city. 1t is to be
hoped that the most active measures will be
taken by our local board of health To prevent
the spread of these dread diseases. All new
eases should be promptly reported by the
hySiciaus in charge and precautions taken,
as they are in Portland and other cities, to
coninc the diseases as much As possible to
infected houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
POCKET BOOKS.

POCKET BOOKS.
have some Novelties in Pocket Books,
new shapes, that | am selling at 50 cents to
slO0 each, about one-hat their actual value
rs doz. Pocket Books, all new patterns,
worth 50 cents, | am selling at rs cents
each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

SHAWLS.
| am now offering a Line Of Beaver
ShaWl at prices much less than the same
goods could be purchased last season. |
have a Specially Good Bargain in a Medium
Grade Article that last year was sold at $3.50.
This shawl | am now selling at slS0.
d Bridge Streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
INDIA SILK.

A line Of India Silk, both plain and fg-
ured. Also feelings and Pushes, in all the
desirable shades, for embroidery and fancy
work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
SDeciaf .4drertiseme nfs.

Small advertisements, not eNceed,ng ,nsee s.Ts
I M sr i"sr H. win be inserted here one time
for Is cents hree times for 40 cents ana r one rs,p *
AZ, ~ n,'si1 An RATES WILL as cHARekp'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
Payson Tucker,
General Manager

Ordered, That the street commissioner for
the Western District be, and he is hereby
directed to put Capitol street i'll proper con
dtion for public travel from State street to
the Maine Central Railroad, removing all
bushes and other distractions therefrom, and
easing the grade of the street on the approach
to the track, the work to be performed at
once, the cost of same not to exceed twenty
five dollars.
Read and referred to the committee on
highways.
The following communication was re-
ceived and referred to Committee on city
buildings:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Respectfully submitted,
Guy TURNER,
Treasurer.
Read and accepted in concurrence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04
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lam still Offering Special Bargains in Every Department. lam adding
my every day. goods parcuaze
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-11-04

Ndihuti W
Augusta, Nov. ?. 1887.
The following petition was received and
referred to the committee or schools.
To the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of
Augusta, in Common Council assembled
Having learned that it is the intention of
the supervisor of schools or this city to close
the school in the Hospital district and oblige
the scholars, some thirty in number, to go to
the Williams district to attend school,
your petitioners. who are residents of the
school district. respectfully represent that
many of the scholars of this district are so
Young and small that it will be impossible
for them to travel the distance, which is
more than mile, during the heavy storms
of winter.
In all respects it will he a most serious
inconvenience and damage to many of the
families in this district who will thus be
Obliged TO keep their children at home: and
we most respectfully ask your honorable
body that the school will be continued.
b. T. Sanborn,
John W. Chase.
NJ. S. Campbell,
W. III. Allen
W. l.. Sampson,
G. l.. Moore,
g. E. Sampson,
G. S. Church,
V. C. Hoyt,
c. d. Cram,
A. S. Getchell,
Robert Gordon,
Andrew J. Getchell,
John c. Sanford,
James Barrett,
VIM. Towns,
Charles E. Knowles,
James W. Knowles.
A. H. Church,
Hospital District No. 81.
Augusta, Me-, Sept Z, 1887.
The Nicodemus enterprise., 1887-10-05

B. Vanslack was in the city a
short time Sunday evening. Van
don't come to NicodemuS only when
he is a candidate, and needs votes
to help him get a little fat office.
Wonder if he ever thinks how he
served some Of our boys on a certain
night at a dance in his mill building
at FIRMS some six years ago ? Some
Of those boys will cast a vote in Mic
odemus township this fall and we
presume Van don't like for us to
bring the facts to their memory so
We refrain at present as that memo
rabla night at the FIRMS mills
might prove a Waterloo to some who
We're the leading characters, such as
B YanSlyck.
The Nicodemus enterprise., 1887-10-05

This remedy is becoming so we'll known
and so popular as to need DO special men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song Of praise.-A purer
mediacine does not exist and it is gualan-
teed to Go all tht is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure al diseases Of the Liver
and Kidneys, anbwiil remove Pimp,cs'
Boiis, Salt @heum and other affections
caused hy impure hlooI.-WiLl drive Ma
lara from the system and prevent as Wen
IS cure all Ma1&ra fevcr.-For cure Of
Headache, Consumption and Indigestion
Try Electric Bitters.-Entire satisfaction
guaranteed ormoney refuuded.- SOC
AND ~ dollar per. bottle ats. Il. Hays,
Drug Store.
The Nicodemus enterprise., 1887-10-05
Foster Villains.
NOTICE OF Dissolution

Notice is hereby. given that the
partnership heretofore existing in
the firm Of Soverns g. Hays, is this
day Dissolved by mutual consent.
I. v. 60yerns retiring from said
firm ). Il. Hays continuing the bu-
slness fthe trm all accounts are
payable toJ. C.Lowerya at his office.
S. Z. Hays.
T. W. Soverns.